North Manchester Covered Bridge - Covered Bridges on Waymarking.com

North Manchester Covered Bridge was built in 1872 by the Smith Bridge Company using their #4 truss. Including the overhang, the total length is 174 feet. The bridge remains open to traffic as part of the regular city street system.

The unusual feature of this bridge is its width: it houses both a sidewalk and roadbed. Originally the sidewalk was attached to the exterior of the bridge, but because of the 18' portal width it was possible to relocate it to the interior and still maintain a 12' roadway. Portal height is 12', but clearance is reduced to 7' by a hanging barrier.

Current Condition of Bridge: Bridgehunter.com lists the bridge as structurally deficient; It has the lowest sufficiency rating in Wabash County and needs 1 million dollars in repairs. Web Address: [Web Link] Description of Covered Bridge: Single span Smith #4 truss. 174' total length. Portal is 18' wide by 12' high and houses sidewalk and roadbed. Listed as 14-85-02 in the World Guide. Year Built: 1872 Parking (If not at the bridge):: No official nearby parking; room for one car to pull of near the NW end of the bridge. Location (Road - City - State - Country): On Sycamore St. in North Manchester, Indiana, USA

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